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A two-week vacation scheme is a great introduction to being a trainee at Herbert Smith. Students from the UK and around the world in their penultimate or final year of law, final year of non-law studies, or graduates are encouraged to apply. We also accept applications from second year students of four year law degrees if their third year is spent abroad.

During your placement you’ll sit in the same room as a partner or associate and be given real work for real clients. You’ll be involved in workshops and presentations that provide an insight into the breadth of practice areas in the firm.

We’ll arrange formal and informal social events for you to meet others on the vacation scheme, as well as partners, associates and trainees. By the end of the two weeks you should have a good idea of whether a career in law is right for you – and whether that career might be at Herbert Smith. We will pay you £350 per week during the scheme and will provide advice on sourcing accommodation.

Applications for the 2010 vacation schemes have now closed. Applications for winter 2010 and spring and summer 2011 will open on 1 October 2010.